May update
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m.
At the April 14 meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, members received a presentation by Dave Simmons, executive director of Ride Illinois. Simmons discussed his involvement with Cycling Without Age, a nonprofit that offers recreational mobility to those unable to ride independently through trishaw rides. The committee also heard from Jessica Hyink, transportation and mobility coordinator for the City of Evanston, who led an informational discussion on her experience implementing public arts projects that seek to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m.
At the May 12 meeting, staff will present on the ON TO 2050 plan update. The Board will receive an overview of the nine component projects that are proceeding to complete this update. Staff will discuss developments related to CMAP’s federal and state legislative agendas and offer information on legislation that has the potential to impact the implementation of the ON TO 2050 plan.
At the April 14 Board meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on CMAP’s legislative agenda and sought Board support on legislation to fund infrastructure for biking and walking; enable the State Treasurer to invest in Illinois infrastructure projects; and improve data available for property tax assessment in Cook County.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m.
At the March 9 meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, CMAP staff presented on an initiative to help the region understand the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on our mobility system. The work will develop an action plan to keep the region on track to meet the goals of ON TO 2050. Staff also presented recent research on how communities have accommodated increased biking and walking activity and key considerations for public officials. Staff presented CMAP’s Regional Traffic Safety Action Agenda, which addresses speed management, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and other factors that make our roads and walkways safer for all travelers. Staff also presented on the Northern Lakeshore Trail Connectivity Plan.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, May 13, at 11:00 a.m.
At the April 1 meeting, CMAP staff presented on the Project Monitoring Status Sheets for active and deferred CMAQ and TAP-L funded projects. The committee also received information on the Programming Summary and Obligation Goals for 2021. The presentation highlighted obligation goals for the fiscal year. Additionally, staff sought approval for two project changes, and presented a summary of applications from the CMAQ, TAP-L, and STP Shared Fund call for projects.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, June 9, at 8:00 a.m.
At the April 14 meeting, staff presented on CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance support for a corridor plan in the villages of Berkeley and Hillside, and the Berkeley Park District. The committee also received information on CMAP’s Equitable Engagement Program. The Equitable Engagement Program supports the agency’s efforts to pursue equity and inclusive growth. Staff provided an overview of the project goals and sought feedback from the committee.
Council of Mayors Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 20 meeting, the Council of Mayors Executive Committee received an update on the recent work of the STP Project Selection Committee. The committee also received an update from IDOT Local Roads. CMAP staff then presented on the agency’s membership with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and the resources available to support the agency’s pursuit of equity. Staff presented on COVID-19’s economic impact in northeastern Illinois by highlighting a summary of economic indicators. Lastly, staff provided an update on the Local Government Network initiative and recent progress on the agency’s legislative priorities at the state and federal levels.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, June 28, at 9:30 a.m.
The Economic Development Committee met jointly with the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on March 22. At the meeting, staff presented on COVID-19's economic impact in northeastern Illinois by highlighting a summary of economic indicators and signs of recovery, as the region continues to battle widespread layoffs and closures. Dr. Janet Smith from the EDA University Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago discussed recent efforts to support a vibrant green economy in the Calumet area through the Calumet Regional Mapping Tool, and Kelly McGourty from the Puget Sound Regional Council shared the Seattle region’s Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy. CMAP staff also presented the 2021 state legislative agenda.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, July 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the May 6 meeting of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, CMAP staff presented on Community Data Snapshots, which summarize demographics, housing, employment, and other census data for communities in the region. Staff also gave an update of progress to date on modeling potential strategies for reducing transportation emissions. Cook County presented the Clean Energy Plan, which outlines the county’s path to achieve a 45 percent reduction in carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for county-owned facilities. CMAP staff then provided an update on the Garfield Green Line South LTA project. CMAP is working with Elevated Chicago, community groups, and the Regional Transportation Authority to update the Community Work Plan with the specific goal of continuing the progress of turning the station into a community asset.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 22 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on CMAP’s 2021 State and Federal Legislative Agendas. In addition, staff provided an update on the Regional Safety Action Agenda, a project that represents the first phase of a multi-year effort to develop a regional strategy for improving traffic safety.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, June 8, at 10:00 a.m.
At the April 13 meeting, staff shared findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees. In addition, staff shared recent updates to CMAP’s Community Data Snapshots, which are data profiles on municipalities, counties, and Chicago Community Areas that summarize demographics, housing, and other census data.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, June 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 6 meeting, staff shared recent updates to CMAP’s Community Data Snapshots, which are data profiles on municipalities, counties, and Chicago Community Areas that summarize demographics, housing, and other census data. In addition, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and CMAP solicited input from the committee on tools developed through the Homes for a Changing Region collaborative. The program provides technical assistance to help municipal leaders address pressing housing issues.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, June 10, at 9:30 a.m.
At the March 11 meeting, the MPO approved the 2022 Transit Safety Targets and the 2021 Pavement Condition Targets. In addition, staff shared findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees.
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, July 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 1 meeting, CMAP staff provided a summary of applications received during the call for projects that closed on March 5, 2021. In addition, staff shared a status update on the active and contingency programs of the Shared Fund, as well as an update on the accounting of available, programmed, and obligated funds throughout the region.
Tier II Consultation Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m.
At the December 17 meeting, the committee discussed the region’s nonattainment status and the release of a new air quality model (MOVES3) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The region is currently classified as serious nonattainment for the 2008 ozone standard and may be bumped up to severe if ozone monitor readings don’t improve in upcoming ozone seasons. With regards to the 2015 ozone standard, a recent court case has resulted in McHenry County being reclassified from attainment to nonattainment, and it is once again included in the ozone nonattainment area for the region. Staff also gave a presentation on mobile source greenhouse gas emissions for the region that was produced as part of the transportation conformity modeling process.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 16 meeting, the committee discussed TIP amendments and MPO self-certification. CMAP staff presented on the Community Data Snapshots, the 2021 Call for Planning Assistance, and the Elevated Green Line South Action Plan.
Unified Work Program (UWP) Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m.
At the May 12 meeting, the UWP Committee will review the project selection criteria and process for the competitive projects portion of the program.
At the April 14 meeting, the UPW Committee continued discussions on revamping the competitive UWP process for FY23, with a specific focus on project performance measurement strategies.
April update
Virtual meeting of the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee
Join a virtual meeting of the CMAP Board on April 14 at 9:30 a.m. Staff will provide an update on CMAP’s federal and state legislative agendas and seek Board support for legislation to fund infrastructure for biking and walking; enable the state treasurer to invest in Illinois infrastructure projects; and improve data available for property tax assessment in Cook County.
Committee meeting recordings
Recent CMAP committee meetings are available on our YouTube site.
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, April 14, at 1:00 p.m.
At the April 14 meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, members will receive a presentation by Dave Simmons, executive director of Ride Illinois. Simmons will discuss his involvement with Cycling Without Age, a nonprofit that offers recreational mobility to those unable to ride independently through trishaw rides. The committee will also hear from Jessica Hyink, transportation and mobility coordinator for the City of Evanston, who will lead an informational discussion on her experience implementing public arts projects that seek to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, April 14, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 14 Board meeting, staff will provide an update on CMAP’s federal and state legislative agenda and seek Board support for legislation to fund infrastructure for biking and walking; enable the state treasurer to invest in Illinois infrastructure projects; and improve data available for property tax assessment in Cook County.
At the March 10 Board meeting, CMAP staff presented the 2022 Transit Safety Targets and the 2021 Pavement Condition Targets for Board approval. In addition, staff shared findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m.
At the March 9 meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, CMAP staff presented on an initiative to help the region understand the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on our mobility system. The work will develop an action plan to keep the region on track to meet the goals of ON TO 2050. Staff also presented recent research on how communities have accommodated increased biking and walking activity and key considerations for public officials. Staff presented CMAP’s Regional Traffic Safety Action Agenda, which addresses speed management, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and other factors that make our roads and walkways safer for all travelers. Staff also presented on the Northern Lakeshore Trail Connectivity Plan.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, May 13, at 11:00 a.m.
At the April 1 meeting, CMAP staff presented on the Project Monitoring Status Sheets for active and deferred CMAQ and TAP-L funded projects. The committee also received information on the Programming Summary and Obligation Goals for 2021. The presentation highlighted obligation goals for the fiscal year. Additionally, staff sought approval for two project changes, and presented a summary of applications from the CMAQ, TAP-L, and STP Shared Fund call for projects that closed in March.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, April 14, at 8:00 a.m.
At the April 14 meeting, staff will present on CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance support for a corridor plan, centered around Taft Avenue and the Illinois Prairie Path in the villages of Berkeley and Hillside. The committee also received information on CMAP’s Equitable Engagement Program. The Equitable Engagement Program supports the agency’s efforts to pursue equity and inclusive growth. Staff provided an overview of the project goals and sought feedback from the committee.
Council of Mayors Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 20, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 19 meeting, the Council of Mayors Executive Committee received an update on the recent work of the STP Project Selection Committee. The committee also received an update from IDOT Local Roads. CMAP staff then provided an overview of the Regional Safety Action Agenda, which will lay out policy research and guidance that CMAP and other agencies can use to achieve their safety targets. The Regional Safety Action Agenda is building on prior research from the traffic safety white paper. Staff also presented updates on the Local Government Network’s outreach to municipalities on a Call for Planning Assistance that is in collaboration with RTA. Lastly, the committee engaged in a conversation about CMAP’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, June 28, at 9:30 a.m.
The Economic Development Committee met jointly with the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on March 22. At the meeting, staff presented on COVID-19's economic impact in northeastern Illinois by highlighting a summary of economic indicators and signs of recovery, as the region continues to battle widespread layoffs and closures. Dr. Janet Smith from the EDA University Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago discussed recent efforts to support a vibrant green economy in the Calumet area through the Calumet Regional Mapping Tool, and Kelly McGourty from the Puget Sound Regional Council shared the Seattle region’s Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy. CMAP staff also presented the 2021 state legislative agenda.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, May 6, at 9:30 a.m.
The Economic Development Committee met jointly with the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on March 22. At the meeting, staff presented on COVID-19's economic impact in northeastern Illinois by highlighting a summary of economic indicators and signs of recovery, as the region continues to battle widespread layoffs and closures. Dr. Janet Smith from the EDA University Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago discussed recent efforts to support a vibrant green economy in the Calumet area through the Calumet Regional Mapping Tool, and Kelly McGourty from the Puget Sound Regional Council shared the Seattle region’s Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy. CMAP staff also presented the 2021 state legislative agenda.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 22 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on CMAP’s 2021 State and Federal Legislative Agendas. In addition, staff provided an update on the Regional Safety Action Agenda, a project that represents the first phase of a multi-year effort to develop a regional strategy for improving traffic safety.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, June 8, at 10:00 a.m.
At the April 13 meeting, staff shared findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees. In addition, staff shared recent updates to CMAP’s Community Data Snapshots, which are data profiles on municipalities, counties, and Chicago Community Areas that summarize demographics, housing, and other census data.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, June 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 6 meeting, staff shared recent updates to CMAP’s Community Data Snapshots, which are data profiles on municipalities, counties, and Chicago Community Areas that summarize demographics, housing, and other census data. In addition, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and CMAP solicited input from the committee on tools developed through the Homes for a Changing Region collaborative. The program provides technical assistance to help municipal leaders address pressing housing issues.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, June 10, at 9:30 a.m.
At the March 11 meeting, the MPO approved the 2022 Transit Safety Targets and the 2021 Pavement Condition Targets. In addition, staff shared findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees.
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, July 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 1 meeting, CMAP staff provided a summary of applications received during the call for projects that closed on March 5, 2021. In addition, staff shared a status update on the active and contingency programs of the Shared Fund, as well as an update on the accounting of available, programmed, and obligated funds throughout the region.
Tier II Consultation Committee
Tier II Consultation meetings are held on call. Please check the committee’s webpage for updates on future meetings.
At the December 17 meeting, the committee discussed the region’s nonattainment status and the release of a new air quality model (MOVES3) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The region is currently classified as serious nonattainment for the 2008 ozone standard and may be bumped up to severe if ozone monitor readings don’t improve in upcoming ozone seasons. With regards to the 2015 ozone standard, a recent court case has resulted in McHenry County being reclassified from attainment to nonattainment, and it is once again included in the ozone nonattainment area for the region. Staff also gave a presentation on mobile source greenhouse gas emissions for the region that was produced as part of the transportation conformity modeling process.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 16 meeting, MPO self-certification will be discussed. CMAP staff will also present on the Community Data Snapshots, the 2021 Call for Planning Assistance, and the Garfield Green Line South LTA project.
At the February 26 meeting, the committee approved recommending the FY 2022 Unified Work Program and regional performance targets for transit safety and pavement condition to the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee. CMAP staff presented work on the Equity in Fees, Fines, and Fares project. The Regional Transportation Authority also presented their Human Services Transportation Plan.
Unified Work Program (UWP) Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, April 14, at 1:00 p.m.
At the March 10 meeting, CMAP staff presented the FY 2021 second quarter financial expenditure report for the committee’s consideration. In addition, the Regional Transportation Authority presented on the Cary Transit-Oriented Development Plan to begin the committee’s discussion on “strategic funding of projects” for the UWP Competitive Program.
March update
Virtual meeting of the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee
Virtual meetings will be held this week of the CMAP Board on March 10 at 9:30 a.m. and the MPO Policy Committee on March 11 at 9:30 a.m. At both meetings, CMAP staff will seek approval of the 2022 Transit Safety Targets and the 2021 Pavement Condition Targets. In addition, staff will share findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees.
Committee meeting recordings
Recent CMAP committee meetings are available on our YouTube site.
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, April 14, at 1:00 p.m.
At the February 17 meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, members received a presentation by Christina Whitehouse, founder of the Bike Lane Uprising app. The committee engaged in a conversation on how members have used data from the app to make streets safer. The committee also heard from project managers, Tim Gustafson and Jen Maddux, on the Northern Lakeshore Trail Connectivity Plan. The plan was recently completed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance program, and recommends bicycle and pedestrian related improvements to better connect the communities of Beach Park, North Chicago, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion to one another and to regional trails, Illinois Beach State Park, and the lakefront.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, March 10, at 9:30 a.m.
At the March 10 Board meeting, CMAP staff will present the 2022 Transit Safety Targets and the 2021 Pavement Condition Targets for Board approval. In addition, staff will share findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees.
At the February 10 Board meeting, staff provided updates on CMAP’s Coordinating Committee, draft FY 2022 Budget and Workplan, the new State and Federal Legislative Agendas, and the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Principles. Erin Aleman, executive director, presented “One Regional Voice 2021: Chicagoland and the Federal Transportation Reauthorization” priorities.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m.
At the March 9 meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, CMAP staff presented on an initiative to help the region understand the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on our mobility system. The work will develop an action plan to keep the region on track to meet the goals of ON TO 2050. Staff also presented recent research on how communities have accommodated increased biking and walking activity and key considerations for public officials. Staff presented CMAP’s Regional Traffic Safety Action Agenda, which addresses speed management, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and other factors that make our roads and walkways safer for all travelers. Staff also presented on the Northern Lakeshore Trail Connectivity Plan.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, CMAP staff presented the timeline for the 2021 CMAQ and TAP-L call for projects, which was open from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5, 2021. Additionally, staff presented on the program status of active and deferred CMAQ and TAP-L projects, and the committee approved requested program changes. A summary of received applications will be presented to the committee at the April 1 meeting.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, April 14, at 8:00 a.m.
At the February 10 meeting, the committee approved recommending the FY 2022 Unified Work Program to the CMAP Board. In addition, CMAP staff provided an overview of agency efforts to help the region understand the impacts of the COVID crisis on our mobility system. Staff also briefed the committee on agency safety planning and capacity building assistance through the Call for Planning Assistance.
Council of Mayors Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 20, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 19 meeting, the Council of Mayors Executive Committee received an update on the recent work of the STP Project Selection Committee. The committee also received an update from IDOT Local Roads. CMAP staff then provided an overview of the Regional Safety Action Agenda, which will lay out policy research and guidance that CMAP and other agencies can use to achieve their safety targets. The Regional Safety Action Agenda is building on prior research from the traffic safety white paper. Staff also presented updates on the Local Government Network’s outreach to municipalities on a Call for Planning Assistance that is in collaboration with RTA. Lastly, the committee engaged in a conversation about CMAP’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next in a joint session with the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Monday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m.
The Economic Development Committee will meet jointly with the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on March 22. At the meeting, the committees will hear about strategies to better align economic development and transportation planning with regional climate mitigation goals. Dr. Janet Smith from the EDA University Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago will discuss recent efforts to support a vibrant green economy in the Calumet area, and Kelly McGourty from the Puget Sound Regional Council will share the Seattle region’s Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy. CMAP staff will present the 2021 State Legislative Agenda.
CMAP is working with EBP and Moody’s Analytics to project regional employment over the next 30 years as part of a federally required update to the ON TO 2050 Socioeconomic Forecast. At the January 25 meeting, EBP and Moody’s Analytics provided an overview of the region’s economic outlook and the major drivers underlying the forecast, including those related to COVID-19, contingent workers, and changing work arrangements. CMAP also presented a workplan to implement ON TO 2050 recommendations regarding climate mitigation and resilience.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next in a joint session with the Economic Development Committee on Monday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m.
The Environment and Natural Resources Committee will meet jointly with the Economic Development Committee on March 22. At the meeting, the committees will hear about strategies to better align economic development and transportation planning with regional climate mitigation goals. Dr. Janet Smith from the EDA University Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago will discuss recent efforts to support a vibrant green economy in the Calumet area, and Kelly McGourty from the Puget Sound Regional Council will share the Seattle region’s Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy. CMAP staff will present the 2021 State Legislative Agenda.
At the January 7 meeting, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee discussed the committee’s 2021 workplan. CMAP staff presented an analysis of existing on-road mobile source greenhouse gas emissions modeling, as well as recent work with McHenry County and the City of McHenry to develop a corridor plan that improves river-related commerce natural resources, multimodal transportation, and public access and recreational use to/on the Fox River. In addition, CMAP staff presented on recent efforts to develop a watershed-based plan for Indian Creek in the Lower Fox River Basin. The plan will identify planning, policy, outreach and education, and on-the-ground project recommendations that will help improve and protect water quality throughout the Indian Creek watershed, as well as the downstream Fox River.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 22 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on CMAP’s 2021 State and Federal Legislative Agendas. In addition, staff provided an update on the Regional Safety Action Agenda, a project that represents the first phase of a multi-year effort to develop a regional strategy for improving traffic safety.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 9 meeting, CMAP staff gave a status update on the newest Local Technical Assistance projects, as well as an overview of the Call for Planning Assistance that recently closed. In addition, staff provided an overview of the 2021 offerings, which include three new programs launched under the Embedded Staff Planner program.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 6, at 9:30 a.m.
At the February 2 meeting, CMAP staff provided an overview of the 2021 Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Call for Projects, which include three new programs launched under the Embedded Staff Planner program. In addition, Teska Associates, DuPage County, and CMAP staff presented the DuPage County Lake Street Corridor Zoning Overlay LTA project. The project will implement aspects of the Lake Street Corridor Planning Study (2014) and create unified standards for the corridor through unincorporated DuPage County and the villages of Roselle, Bloomingdale, and Hanover Park.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m.
At the March 11 meeting, CMAP staff will present and seek approval for the 2022 Transit Safety Targets and the 2021 Pavement Condition Targets. In addition, staff will share findings and recommendations from a recent research effort to analyze the equity of transportation fines, fares and fees.
At the January 14 meeting, as part of the agency’s response to regional transportation challenges compounded by the pandemic, staff presented on mobility recovery efforts underway to help the region mitigate a likely rebound in congestion, sustain the transit system, and increase the resiliency of our multimodal transportation system. Additionally, CMAP staff requested MPO approval of the 2021 Highway Safety Targets. To work toward implementing more strategies that will address the region’s complex traffic safety challenges, CMAP staff presented on the upcoming Regional Safety Action Agenda, which will kick off in early 2021.
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, the committee approved the draft application booklet and schedule for the FFY 2022-2026 STP Shared Fund call for projects, which was open from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5, 2021. A summary of applications received will be presented to the committee at the April 1 meeting.
Tier II Consultation Committee
Tier II Consultation meetings are held on call. Please check the committee’s webpage for updates on future meetings.
At the December 17 meeting, the committee discussed the region’s nonattainment status and the release of a new air quality model (MOVES3) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The region is currently classified as serious nonattainment for the 2008 ozone standard and may be bumped up to severe if ozone monitor readings don’t improve in upcoming ozone seasons. With regards to the 2015 ozone standard, a recent court case has resulted in McHenry County being reclassified from attainment to nonattainment, and it is once again included in the ozone nonattainment area for the region. Staff also gave a presentation on mobile source greenhouse gas emissions for the region that was produced as part of the transportation conformity modeling process.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 16 meeting, MPO self-certification will be discussed, and CMAP staff will make a presentation on the Community Data Snapshots.
At the February 26 meeting, the committee approved recommending the FY 2022 Unified Work Program and regional performance targets for transit safety and pavement condition to the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee. CMAP staff presented work on the Equity in Fees, Fines, and Fares project. The Regional Transportation Authority also presented their Human Services Transportation Plan.
Unified Work Program (UWP) Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, March 10, at 1:00 p.m.
At the February 10 meeting, the UWP Committee began its competitive program review, a four-month process where committee members will provide critical feedback on the design of the program. The topic areas covered over the next several months will include: barriers to starting projects, strategically funding projects, project performance, and project selection criteria and process. Committee member organizations presented on current UWP-funded competitive projects, including CTA’s Better Streets for Buses project and CDOT’s North Grant Park – Streeterville TDM Study. Committee members provided input and discussion on barriers to starting projects, and CMAP staff are organizing feedback to help inform future management of the competitive program.
February update
Virtual meeting of the CMAP Board
Join the virtual meeting of the CMAP Board on February 10 to learn more about CMAP’s FY 2022 Budget and Workplan. The Board will also consider new State and Federal Legislative Agendas. These documents provide the Illinois General Assembly and Congress with CMAP’s top policy priorities to aid the implementation of ON TO 2050.
Committee meeting recordings
Recent CMAP committee meetings are available on our YouTube site.
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, February 17, at 1:00 p.m.
At the February 17 meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, members will receive a presentation by Christina Whitehouse, founder of the Bike Lane Uprising app. The committee will engage in a conversation on how they’ve used data from the app to make streets safer.
At the December 2 meeting, attendees had an engaging conversation about how to stay active this winter. The Active Transportation Alliance discussed the organization’s efforts to help build the capacity of communities to apply for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funds. CMAP staff provided an overview of the upcoming regional call for projects for the federal CMAQ, TAP, and STP Shared Fund programs, and reviewed the updated active transportation components of the STP Shared Fund program. In addition, CMAP staff presented on the upcoming Safety Action Agenda, which will kick off in early 2021. The work program will address growing concerns about traffic safety in the region.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, February 10, at 9:30 a.m.
At the February 10 Board meeting, staff will provide updates on CMAP’s Coordinating Committee, draft FY 2022 Budget and Workplan, consider new State and Federal Legislative Agendas, and the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Principles. The executive director will present “One Regional Voice 2021: Chicagoland and the Federal Transportation Reauthorization” priorities.
At the January 13 Board meeting, as part of the agency’s response to regional transportation challenges compounded by the pandemic, staff introduced new mobility recovery efforts underway to help the region mitigate a likely rebound in congestion, sustain the transit system, and increase the resiliency of our multimodal transportation system. Additionally, as the region’s federally designated metropolitan planning organization, CMAP is required to establish highway safety performance targets on an annual basis and use a set of performance measures to track progress toward the long-term goal of eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. At the meeting, the Board approved the 2021 Regional Highway Safety Performance Targets. To make progress on achieving these targets, CMAP is kicking off a Safety Action Agenda over the coming months that will bring together safety experts from across the region.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m.
At the March 9 meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, staff will be providing updates on CMAP transportation projects.
At the December 8 meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, the committee reviewed work taking place across the agency on water planning and policy. Staff from the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant presented on a report coauthored with the Metropolitan Planning Council and Elevate Energy on water affordability, cost burdens, and the need for infrastructure investment. CMAP staff presented on an initiative to integrate analysis of water supply and demand conditions, and identify potential land use, water efficiency and conservation, and other policy recommendations within Local Technical Assistance plans. In addition, CMAP staff presented on the Robbins Transit-Oriented Development and Industrial Areas Plan, which is centered on a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District plan to build a stormwater park that will reduce flooding and create new community development opportunities.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, CMAP staff presented the timeline for the 2021 CMAQ/TAP-L call for projects that will be open from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5, 2021. Additionally, staff presented on the program status of active and deferred CMAQ and TAP-L projects, and the committee approved requested program changes.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, February 10, at 8:00 a.m.
At the November 18 meeting of the Coordinating Committee, CMAP staff summarized the activities performed in the Embedded Staff Planner program, which is now in its third and final year. Staff also shared how the program was adjusted to respond to the pandemic. Additionally, staff presented recently published research on best practices for improving local development incentives.
Council of Mayors Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 20, at 9:30 a.m.
At the February 10 meeting, CMAP staff will present the FY 2022 Unified Work Program and request Coordinating Committee approval to recommend the program to the CMAP Board at their March meeting. In addition, CMAP staff will provide an overview of agency efforts to help the region understand the impacts of the COVID crisis on our mobility system. Staff will also brief the committee on agency safety planning and capacity building assistance through the Call for Planning Assistance.
At the November 18 meeting of the Coordinating Committee, CMAP staff summarized the activities performed in the Embedded Staff Planner program, which is now in its third and final year. Staff also shared how the program was adjusted to respond to the pandemic. Additionally, staff presented recently published research on best practices for improving local development incentives.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next in a joint session with the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Monday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m.
CMAP is working with EBP and Moody’s Analytics to project regional employment over the next 30 years as part of a federally required update to the ON TO 2050 Socioeconomic Forecast. At the January 25 meeting, EBP and Moody’s provided an overview of the region’s economic outlook and the major drivers underlying the forecast, including those related to COVID-19, contingent workers, and changing work arrangements. CMAP also presented on a work plan to implement ON TO 2050 recommendations regarding climate mitigation and resilience.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next in a joint session with the Economic Development Committee on Monday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 7 meeting, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee discussed the committee’s 2021 work plan. CMAP staff presented an analysis of existing on-road mobile source greenhouse gas emissions modeling, as well as recent work with McHenry County and the City of McHenry to develop a corridor plan that improves river-related commerce natural resources, multimodal transportation, and public access and recreational use to/on the Fox River. In addition, CMAP staff presented on recent efforts to develop a watershed-based plan for Indian Creek in the Lower Fox River Basin. The plan will identify planning, policy, outreach and education, and on-the-ground project recommendations that will help improve and protect water quality throughout the Indian Creek watershed, as well as the downstream Fox River.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, February 22, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 22 meeting, CMAP staff will provide an update on CMAP’s new State and Federal Legislative Agendas. In addition, staff will provide an update on the regional safety action agenda, a project that represents the first phase of a multi-year effort to develop a regional strategy for improving traffic safety.
At the December 7 meeting, CMAP staff presented an overview of the FY21 climate focus area work plan, as well as updates on project progress thus far. Additionally, staff provided an overview of the 2021 call for projects for the regional Surface Transportation Program (STP) Shared Fund and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program. These federal programs fund multimodal surface transportation projects, including improvements to highways, traffic control, highway-rail grade crossings, truck routes, and alternative fuel vehicles and equipment.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 9 meeting, CMAP staff will give a brief status update of the newest Local Technical Assistance projects, as well as an overview of the Call for Planning Assistance that opened on January 20. In addition, staff will provide an overview of the 2021 offerings, which include three new programs launched under the Embedded Staff Planner program.
At the December 8 meeting, CMAP staff solicited feedback on upcoming work on disinvestment, a pervasive and self-reinforcing combination of declining employment, population, investment, and tax base. The project will seek to identify intervention points in these cycles and recommend policy solutions. Initial work focuses on the prevalence, distribution, and impacts of vacancy in the region. Additionally, staff presented an overview of CMAP's climate focus area and engaged members in a discussion about initial scoping of work assessing and mitigating climate impacts on socially vulnerable populations and disinvested communities.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 6, at 9:30 a.m.
At the February 2 meeting, CMAP staff provided an overview of the 2021 Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Call for Projects, which included three new programs launched under the Embedded Staff Planner program. In addition, Teska Associates, DuPage County, and CMAP staff presented the DuPage County Lake Street Corridor Zoning Overlay LTA project. The project will implement aspects of the Lake Street Corridor Planning Study (2014) and create unified standards for the corridor through unincorporated DuPage County and the villages of Roselle, Bloomingdale, and Hanover Park.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 14 meeting, as part of the agency’s response to regional transportation challenges compounded by the pandemic, staff presented on mobility recovery efforts underway to help the region mitigate a likely rebound in congestion, sustain the transit system, and increase the resiliency of our multimodal transportation system. Additionally, CMAP staff requested MPO approval of the 2021 Highway Safety Targets. To work toward implementing more strategies that will address the region’s complex traffic safety challenges, CMAP staff presented on the upcoming Safety Action Agenda, which will kick off in early 2021.
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, the committee approved the draft application booklet and schedule for the FFY 2022–2026 STP Shared Fund call for projects that will be open from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5, 2021.
Tier II Consultation Committee
Tier II Consultation meetings are held on call. Please check the committee’s webpage for updates on future meetings.
At the December 17 meeting, the committee discussed the region’s nonattainment status and the release of a new air quality model (MOVES3) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The region is currently classified as serious nonattainment for the 2008 ozone standard and may be bumped up to severe if ozone monitor readings don’t improve in upcoming ozone seasons. With regards to the 2015 ozone standard, a recent court case has resulted in McHenry County being reclassified from attainment to nonattainment, and it is once again included in the ozone nonattainment area for the region. Staff also gave a presentation on mobile source greenhouse gas emissions for the region that was produced as part of the transportation conformity modeling process.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, February 26, at 9:30 a.m.
At the February 26 meeting, CMAP staff will present the FY 2022 Unified Work Program; regional performance targets for transit safety, pavement condition, and bridge condition; and work on the Equity in Fees, Fines, and Fares project. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will also present their Human Services Transportation Plan.
At the December 11 meeting, the Transportation Committee recommended the 2021 regional highway safety targets and the semi-annual ON TO 2050/TIP conformity analysis and TIP amendment to the MPO for approval. Additionally, representatives from the Regional Transportation Authority, Metra, CTA, and Pace each presented on their respective 2021–2025 capital programs, and CMAP staff presented an analysis of existing on-road mobile source greenhouse emissions modeling.
January update
Virtual meeting of the CMAP Board
As part of the agency’s response to regional transportation challenges compounded by the pandemic, staff will present on mobility recovery efforts underway to help the region mitigate a likely rebound in congestion, sustain the transit system, and increase the resiliency of our multimodal transportation system. Additionally, as the region’s federally designated metropolitan planning organization, CMAP is required to establish highway safety performance targets on an annual basis to track progress toward the long-term goal of eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. At the CMAP Board meeting on January 13, staff will request approval of the 2021 Regional Highway Safety Performance Targets. To make progress on achieving these targets, CMAP is kicking off a Safety Action Agenda over the coming months that will bring together safety experts from across the region.
Committee meeting recordings
Recent CMAP committee meetings are available on our YouTube site.
Committee updates
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, February 17, at 1:00 p.m.
At the December 2 meeting, attendees had an engaging conversation about how to stay active this winter. The Active Transportation Alliance discussed the organization’s efforts to help build the capacity of communities to apply for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funds. CMAP staff provided an overview of the upcoming regional call for projects for the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program, Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and Surface Transportation Program (STP) Shared Fund programs, and reviewed the updated active transportation components of the STP Shared Fund program. In addition, CMAP staff presented on the upcoming Safety Action Agenda, which will kick off in early 2021. The work program will address growing concerns about traffic safety in the region.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, January 13, at 9:30 a.m.
As part of the agency’s response to regional transportation challenges compounded by the pandemic, staff will present on mobility recovery efforts underway to help the region mitigate a likely rebound in congestion, sustain the transit system, and increase the resiliency of our multimodal transportation system. Additionally, as the region’s federally designated metropolitan planning organization, CMAP is required to establish highway safety performance targets on an annual basis and use a set of performance measures to track progress toward the long-term goal of eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. At the CMAP Board meeting on January 13, staff will request approval of the 2021 Regional Highway Safety Performance Targets. To make progress on achieving these targets, CMAP is kicking off a Safety Action Agenda over the coming months that will bring together safety experts from across the region.
At the November 18 meeting of the CMAP Board, staff presented an overview of the climate focus area work plan, as well as provided updates on project progress thus far.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m.
At the December 8 meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, the committee reviewed work taking place across the agency on water planning and policy. Staff from the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant presented on a report coauthored with the Metropolitan Planning Council and Elevate Energy on water affordability, cost burdens, and the need for infrastructure investment. CMAP staff presented on an initiative to integrate analysis of water supply and demand conditions, and identify potential land use, water efficiency and conservation, and other policy recommendations within Local Technical Assistance (LTA) plans. In addition, CMAP staff presented on the Robbins Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Industrial Areas Plan, which is centered on a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) plan to build a stormwater park that will reduce flooding and create new community development opportunities.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 21, at 11:00 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, CMAP staff presented the timeline for the 2021 CMAQ/TAP-L call for projects that will be open from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5, 2021. Additionally, staff presented on the program status of active and deferred CMAQ and TAP-L projects, and the committee approved requested program changes.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, February 10, at 8:00 a.m.
At the November 18 meeting of the Coordinating Committee, CMAP staff summarized the activities performed in the Embedded Staff Planner program, which is now in its third and final year. Staff also shared how the program was adjusted to respond to the pandemic. Additionally, staff presented recently published research on best practices for improving local development incentives.
Council of Mayors Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, January 19, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 27 meeting, the Council of Mayors Executive Committee received an update from CMAP staff on effective practices for local governments to improve local development incentives and discussed how CMAP will be conducting outreach during the next few months.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, January 25, at 9:30 a.m.
CMAP is working with EBP and Moody’s Analytics to project regional employment over the next 30 years as part of a federally required update to the ON TO 2050 Socioeconomic Forecast. At the January 25 meeting, EBP and Moody’s will provide an overview of the region’s economic outlook and the major drivers underlying the forecast, including those related to COVID-19, contingent workers, and changing work arrangements. CMAP staff will also present on a work plan to implement ON TO 2050 recommendations regarding climate mitigation and resilience.
At the October 26 meeting, the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development provided an overview of the INVEST South/West initiative. CMAP staff provided an update on the Garfield Green Line South LTA project that CMAP is working on with Elevated Chicago, community groups, and the RTA. The project will update the community’s work plan with the specific goal of continuing progress on turning the station into a community asset.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next in a joint session with the Economic Development Committee on Monday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 7 meeting, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee discussed the committee’s 2021 work plan. CMAP staff presented an analysis of existing on-road mobile source greenhouse gas emissions modeling, as well as recent work with McHenry County and the City of McHenry to develop a corridor plan that improves river-related commerce natural resources, multimodal transportation, and public access and recreational use to/on the Fox River. In addition, CMAP staff presented on recent efforts to develop a watershed-based plan for Indian Creek in the Lower Fox River Basin. The plan will identify planning, policy, outreach and education, and on-the-ground project recommendations that will help improve and protect water quality throughout the Indian Creek watershed, as well as the downstream Fox River.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, February 22, at 10:00 a.m.
At the December 7 meeting, CMAP staff presented an overview of the FY21 climate focus area work plan, as well as updates on project progress thus far. Additionally, staff provided an overview of the 2021 call for projects for the regional Surface Transportation Program (STP) Shared Fund and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program. These federal programs fund multimodal surface transportation projects, including improvements to highways, traffic control, highway-rail grade crossings, truck routes, and alternative fuel vehicles and equipment.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m.
At the December 8 meeting, CMAP staff solicited feedback on upcoming work on disinvestment, a pervasive and self-reinforcing combination of declining employment, population, investment, and tax base. The project will seek to identify intervention points in these cycles and recommend policy solutions. Initial work focuses on the prevalence, distribution, and impacts of vacancy in the region. Additionally, staff presented an overview of CMAP's climate focus area and engaged members in a discussion about initial scoping of work assessing and mitigating climate impacts on socially vulnerable populations and disinvested communities.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m.
At the November 10 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on the agency’s climate change initiatives and solicited feedback on the beginning stages of a policy project on disinvestment in the region. Additionally, staff announced new committee chairs, who will lead the committee during 2021. At the upcoming February meeting, staff will introduce the committee’s 2021 work plan.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 14, at 9:30 a.m.
As part of the agency’s response to regional transportation challenges compounded by the pandemic, staff will present on mobility recovery efforts underway to help the region mitigate a likely rebound in congestion, sustain the transit system, and increase the resiliency of our multimodal transportation system. Additionally, at the January 14 meeting, CMAP staff will request MPO approval of the 2021 Highway Safety Targets. To work toward implementing more strategies that will address the region’s complex traffic safety challenges, CMAP staff will present on the upcoming Safety Action Agenda, which will kick off in early 2021.
At the joint Board and MPO meeting in October, CMAP staff gave an update on the newly launched Local Government Network, an effort to support the region’s municipalities. Additionally, staff provided a report on the performance of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program and established emissions reduction targets. The Board and MPO Policy Committee also approved the Federal Fiscal Years 2021–2025 Local Surface Transportation Programs, which allocate over $600 million for more than 270 transportation projects selected by the local Councils of Mayors and City of Chicago.
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, the committee approved the draft application booklet and schedule for the FFY 2022–2026 STP Shared Fund call for projects that will be open from Friday, January 8, through Friday, March 5, 2021.
Tier II Consultation Committee
Tier II Consultation meetings are held on call. Please check the committee’s webpage for updates on future meetings.
At the December 17 meeting, the committee discussed the region’s nonattainment status and the release of a new air quality model (MOVES3) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The region is currently classified as serious nonattainment for the 2008 ozone standard and may be bumped up to severe if ozone monitor readings don’t improve in upcoming ozone seasons. With regards to the 2015 ozone standard, a recent court case has resulted in McHenry County being reclassified from attainment to nonattainment, and it is once again included in the ozone nonattainment area for the region. Staff also gave a presentation on mobile source greenhouse gas emissions for the region that was produced as part of the transportation conformity modeling process.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, February 26, at 9:30 a.m.
At the December 11 meeting, the Transportation Committee recommended the 2021 regional highway safety targets and the semi-annual ON TO 2050/TIP conformity analysis and TIP amendment to the MPO for approval. Additionally, representatives from the Regional Transportation Authority, Metra, CTA, and Pace each presented on their respective 2021–2025 capital programs, and CMAP staff presented an analysis of existing on-road mobile source greenhouse emissions modeling.